Sam Bird appeared on the karting scene in 2002, racing competitively in events across Europe, including the ICA Garda Cup and the Federation Cup. Following his stint in karting, Bird won a scholarship to race in the inaugural season of Formula BMW with Carlin Motorsport. He ended the year with three wins and finished as […]
Virgin has today announced that Jaime Alguersuari and Sam Bird will join the Virgin Racing Formula E Team to compete in the 2014/2015 all-electric FIA Formula E Championship. Spaniard Alguersuari became the youngest-ever driver to make a Formula One race appearance in 2009 when he competed for Toro Rosso. After success at junior level, he
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Leading drivers Sam Bird, Jarno Trulli, Nick Heidfeld and Jérôme d’Ambrosio have today added their names to the burgeoning Formula E Drivers’ Club and in doing so showing their support for the new global electric racing series. Launched in January, the new scheme features a pool of top, international names that all officially endorse the
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Virgin began life as a music records business but it’s founder, Sir Richard Branson soon set his sights higher and it became the international mega-brand that it is today. Since those humble beginnings, Virgin have put their hand to many different and new technologies. Many in the UK know them for their phone and broadband
